by Catalina Camia, USA TODAY

Though there will be lots of dignitaries attending the Florida Republican's funeral Thursday, Crist - a Republican turned independent turned Democrat - is definitely not welcome, Beverly Young told the ex-governor in an e-mail.

"This e-mail is to officially advise you that your presence at my husband's memorial services will be unacceptable," Young wrote in an e-mail, reported by the Tampa Bay Times. "I have watched over the years, as Bill had, your transparent attempts to manipulate the political arena. I don't want my husband's memorial service to be another opportunity for that, and I will not tolerate anyone turning this into a platform for political gain."

No word on what Crist, who is considering a race for governor next year, will do.

Bill Young, the longest-serving House Republican and a champion of the Pentagon, died Friday. The House won't be in session Thursday, so lawmakers will be able to attend the services at First Baptist Church in Indian Rocks, Fla.

The Tampa Bay Times said Beverly Young sent similar e-mails to two of her husband's previous challengers, Democrats Charlie Justice and lawyer Jessica Ehrlich. Bill Young defeated Ehrlich, 58% to 42%, last year for his 22nd term in Congress.